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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Nearly Two Years of War

Sudan’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to Khartoum, marking a symbolic milestone as the country passes 1,000 days of civil war. “We are back today,”…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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1,000 Days of War: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Hunger and Displacement Crisis

Aid agencies on Friday marked 1,000 days since Sudan’s war erupted in April 2023, warning that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement crisis. Civilians, the…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Nigerian Air Force Takes Lead After U.S. Strikes on Jihadists in Sokoto

The Nigerian Air Force will assume primary responsibility for counterterrorism operations following U.S. airstrikes on Christmas Day targeting jihadist groups in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, according to a Nigerian official.…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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UNICEF Warns of Surge in Sexual Violence Against Children at DR Congo Displacement Camp

UNICEF has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that years of conflict and…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal from Uvira After U.S.-Led Mediation Effort

The M23 rebel group has announced it is withdrawing from the strategic eastern Congolese city of Uvira, following what it described as a request from United States mediators seeking to…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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South Africa in Talks with Russia to Repatriate 17 Citizens Drawn into Ukraine War

South African authorities say they are in high-level talks with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who were allegedly misled into joining the Russian military and…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Sudan Tops Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Amid Worsening Civil War

Sudan has once again been ranked the world’s most urgent humanitarian crisis, topping the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlist for the third consecutive year. The list, released on…

Africa News Now December 17, 2025

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Burundi 40,000 Congolese Refugees Amid South Kivu Conflict

Thousands of Congolese are fleeing into Burundi as fighting escalates between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in South Kivu. On Wednesday,…

Africa News Now December 12, 2025

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Crisis in Eastern Congo Leaves Pregnant Women Struggling for Care

In eastern Congo, pregnant women face mounting dangers as conflict and the suspension of free maternity care leave many without access to safe deliveries. Irene Nabudeba, expecting her next child…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Breaking Ceasefire Deal Just One Day After Signing

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has accused Rwanda of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement less than 24 hours after committing to it. Addressing parliament on Monday, Tshisekedi…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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UN Food Agency Sees Progress in Sudan Amid Growing Hunger Crisis

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said Wednesday that its efforts to combat severe hunger in Sudan are beginning to yield positive results, though the country remains one of…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025